Reassurance

SeussRN1
0 Recommendations

Hello All - I have been sitting at the computer most of the day. I seem to be having one of those feeling sorry for myself days. I am 5 weeks away from completing my MSN and recently had my PEG tube removed and botox for my GP. I requested to have the PEG removed becuase I was having awful abd pain - since it has been removed, the pain has improved. I am having this funny feeling that a flare up is in the near future. I can't tell you why - just a feeling I have. In the last 3 weeks, I had to quit my job because I had a hospital stay, a trip to the er in a short 2 weeks. Something just doens't feel right. I suppose it is that I am so close to completing this degree - I have already spent time in the hospital for 4 of the classes. I need to find a job - but it is difficult to go to work and have to take care of patients when you feel bad yourself. Thank you in advance for your suggestions.

2 replies

NancyL
  • By NancyL
  • Posted February 27, 2008 at 6:42 am

Dear RN,

I wrote a long letter of encouragement. But it was rejected for too many alphanumeric characters. This happens often to me on this site. I can't figure it out. I thought it was a wonderful letter. Please email me at nancysellsfl@bellsouth.net and I will forward it to you-NancyL

Kate1
  • By Kate1
  • Posted February 29, 2008 at 10:52 am

Hi, there. I'm sorry to hear how tough things are for you right now. I just finished my master's degree last spring, and I remember how stressful it was. It certainly exacerbated many of my medical issues at the time.

I, too, am currently out of work right now due to GP. I have been beating myself up over not being able to work, but health has to come first (I just wish I didn't have to worry about finances in the meantime!). Although I realize this, it is still hard to accept. I also know what you mean about the challenge of caring for patients (in a different sense). I work as a therapist, and it is so hard to offer effective treatment when you are coping with chronic pain, nausea, nutritional deficiencies, etc. That's why I finally just took time off. I was trying to work as many hours as possible, but I kept having to leave early and cancel appointments with clients. It wasn't right to continue working and being an unreliable therapist.

I've noticed some improvements recently, so I need to figure out if I should go back again part-time or what. I still feel like I would be rushing it, but I feel so much pressure to work. I guess this isn't really a reassuring reply to your post, but I at least wanted to reach out and say that I can understand some of what you are grappling with. Try not to be too hard on yourself if you have to cut back on responsibilities. I know that's easier said than done, but it sounds like you have an awful lot on your plate right now!

I hope you start feeling better and are able to put your health first. Is there any way you could manage without working, at least until you finish school? I know this might not be realistic, but it might give you more time for yourself. Good luck finishing your degree. I wish you the best.

Kate

Add to the discussion

New user? Join here.
Forgot password?
Keep me signed in on this computer until I sign out

Search

Find information and discussion about health topics in 234,267 posts by members like yourself. Learn more...

Join

Join safe, secure groups sponsored by trusted organizations that care about your health. Learn more...

Connect

Connect with 62,229 members and make friends who share your interests, learn about conditions and treatments, find support and more. Learn more...

You